I race with Team Track
Shack, do speed work with Track Shack five and dime and run with a group of
awesome runners from Orlando Runners club, the Downtown Orlando Y group and
the Winter Park
group 6/7 days a week

Personal goals

Break a 20 minute 5K, run
Boston a few more times, do marathons in Berlin, Madrid, and Seoul,surround myself with caring friends and
family who make me laugh, and to live a healthy a happy life

A quotation you
like…

“You can
accomplish ANYTHING you put your mind to”

Why do you run?

It is mentally and
physically therapeutic. It helps me balance my life. I like the feeling of
accomplishment after a good workout. Lastly, I love to watch the sunrise
during a morning run with my friends.

Describe your best
marathon memory.

The first marathon I
qualified for I was paced the last part by a good friend and coach, and had
my wife run me in with flowers. One of the happiest moments of my life.

Why do you pace?

I like to give back to others. There is
nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve their goals

Tell us your best
pacing experience.

Engaging in conversation
and learning about someone’s life story helps the miles pass and brings you
closer to another person in the world. The greatest benefit of pacing is
receiving a sweaty hug at the finish when I've helped someone achieve their
goal. That smile and hug provides the best pacing experience

Why should someone
run in your pace group?

I am fun, and will make
you smile at least once during your race, guaranteed. I am encouraging. I
came a very long way in my running only because of my dedication and I like
to share that experience with others to motivate them so they too, can
achieve their goals. If you run with me I will motivate you

Any tips for runners
about to join your group?

Be prepared to have a good
time. Relax, it’s just a race and remember running is fun. When you have pain
(which we all have at some point during a marathon), I’ll get you through
mentally

Anything else you’d
like to share?

Running is largely a
mental sport. If you have trained, just show up to the start line and trust
your body